Dayton region gets failing grade in air quality

The Dayton region has been given a failing grade in air quality by the American Lung Association.

The Association’s State of the Air 2014 gives Montgomery, Clark and Greene counties an F for air quality, whereas Miami County gets a D in the report, according to our news partners at WDTN-TV 2.

Despite the report, John Paul, with the Regional Air Pollution Control Agency, says Dayton meets the standards set by the EPA.

“The American Lung Association looks at air quality levels that are of concern for sensitive groups. So, even if your air quality the national air quality ambient standard you can still have days of concern for sensitive groups,” Paul told WDTN.